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Understanding the need for seizure rescue

Despite the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), 56% of patients still experience seizures.

While most seizures resolve quickly on their own, some do not and may require a rescue treatment to stop them. Often, this means a trip to the emergency room (ER), which can be costly and disruptive. Even patients who are taking AEDs as directed can experience seizures that need medical intervention. These may include prolonged seizures (lasting more than 5 minutes) or cluster seizures (occurring more than 3 times in 24 hours). Either of these can progress to an emergency situation. That's why having an on-hand rescue treatment is an important part of your seizure response plan.

In addition to daily AEDs, people at risk of prolonged or cluster seizures should have access to a seizure rescue treatment they can carry with them at all times, in case it's needed.

Stopping seizures as soon as possible is critically important

A seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes is considered a medical emergency and is unlikely to stop on its own.

Three or more seizures within 24 hours are called cluster seizures, or acute repetitive seizures, and may require rescue treatment.

Average time to treatment by EMS or ER is more than 40 minutes after a seizure begins.

Do you need a seizure response plan?

Seizures are unpredictable, but having a response plan might help you be prepared at all times.

A response plan tells your care partners what to do in case you need help.

A response plan may help you overcome 'seizure worry' so you can engage in more activities.

LET'S TALK…

Ask your healthcare team if your response plan should include on-hand rescue treatment.